Cecilia Murtagh

Cecilia Murtagh serves as a key procurement professional within the Contract Administration Services Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she supports the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and physical science research initiatives that underpin DHS operational capabilities. She specializes in non-commercial, performance-based acquisitions under the 922190 NAICS code, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic mission objectives in public safety and emergency response systems. Murtagh collaborates with a diverse range of federal contractors, including large systems integrators, specialized engineering firms, and research institutions experienced in homeland security applications. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure systems development, threat analysis, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Her approach emphasizes accountability, technical rigor, and contract performance monitoring to ensure deliverables meet stringent federal standards. Murtagh’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under unrestricted solicitation. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the selection of the most qualified providers for high-stakes national security requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 922190—Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities—encompassing services such as cybersecurity operations, forensic analysis, physical security systems, and emergency response planning. She regularly procures specialized technical services in systems engineering, risk assessment, and mission-critical software development, demonstrating deep expertise in the domains of homeland security infrastructure and public safety technology.